LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
As we head into the holidays, here are some of the LGBTQ parenting stories making headlines around the world.
Adoption
Two Sisters with Two Moms Star in Adoption Tale
Let’s end National Adoption Month with a recommendation for a sweet picture book about two adopted sisters with two moms.
12 Resources for LGBTQ People Considering Adoption
November is National Adoption Month, so here’s a revised version of my list of resources for LGBTQ people considering adoption.
Mexican Supreme Court Approves Adoption Rights for Same-Sex and Single Parents
The Mexican Supreme Court ruled Friday that adoption should be in the best interests of the children, regardless of the sexual orientation or relationship status of the prospective parent(s).
Listen: Two Dads Share Story of Adoption
Take five minutes today to listen to the story of two dads in Atlanta and how they adopted their son in 1999–with a little help from the community.
New York Ruling Expands Definition of Parent
In a major ruling today that will benefit same-sex parents, among others, the New York Court of Appeals said that a person who is not related to a child by biology or adoption may still be considered a parent if they and the other parent agreed to have and raise the child together—even if the two adults are not married.
Mississippi: Good News, Bad News for LGBTQ Equality
The good news is that last week, a federal judge overturned Mississippi’s ban on adoption by same-sex couples—the last such state ban. But a pending bill threatens to hobble that progress.
Support Increases for Adoption by Gay and Lesbian Parents
A new study from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows increasing support for adoptions by gay and lesbian parents.
Italian Civil Union Bill Passes, Leaves Out 2nd-Parent Adoption Rights
The Italian Senate yesterday approved legislation permitting civil unions for same-sex couples–but in order to push the bill through, the government left out a provision to allow these couples to adopt each other’s children. LGBTQ advocates are saying they’ll oppose the bill without it.
Parenting Cases Show Struggle for Recognition Beyond and Within LGBTQ Community
Two court cases show us why some same-sex parents are struggling for recognition both outside of and within the LGBTQ community.